In October of 2014, TMZ dropped a bomb on the reality TV world, publishing a photo of June "Mama June" Shannon in a hotel room with an alleged new love interest. That man's name was Mark McDaniel, and he'd just been released after serving ten years in prison for molesting an eight-year-old child. What's worse, TMZ also reported the child was someone who Shannon was in contact with.

At the time, TMZ reported TLC as saying they were "very concerned" about the news, and would be reassessing the future of the show — but it didn't take the network long to reach a decision. The next day, TLC cancelled Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, saying in a statement, "Supporting the health and welfare of these remarkable children is our only priority. TLC is faithfully committed to the children's ongoing comfort and well-being" (via The Washington Post).

For her part, Shannon denied dating McDaniel. People reported her posting a blanket denial on her Facebook page, stating, "It isn't true, I promise...I left him 10 years ago for it and I wouldn't go back."